What must a Notice of Violation typically include?

• A. A description of the non-compliance, the by-law reference, required corrective actions, and a reasonable timeframe for compliance.
• B. The owner's mortgage information.
• C. A request for payment of fees.
• D. A list of all neighbours’ properties.

Answer: (A)

A Notice of Violation is a formal document that clearly tells you what rule was breached and what must be done to fix it. The key elements are to describe the non-compliance in concrete terms so you know exactly what isn’t up to code, reference the specific by-law or section being enforced, spell out the corrective actions required to cure the problem, and set a reasonable period to achieve compliance. This combination makes the notice actionable and enforceable, giving the recipient a clear path to remedy the issue within an appropriate timeframe. Information like mortgage details, requests for fees, or a list of neighbors’ properties aren’t relevant to identifying or correcting the violation, so they don’t belong in a Notice of Violation.